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Birding Northern Ecuador: Mountains of Magic Renowned for its abundance of colorful tanagers, hummingbirds, toucans, and antpittas, Ecuador hosts a myriad of diverse habitats and landscapes that will astound you. On this wonderful 11-day expedition, Birding Man Adventures and several local guides will introduce you to Ecuador's central highlands, western and eastern Andean slopes. The perfect tour for the "relaxed birder," we'll provide you every opportunity to find your target birds while also giving you the option to lay back and explore on your own. You can also feel good about supporting community-based organizations on this adventure of a lifetime. Book Now TRIP DETAILS PRICE ​ $2900/person double occupancy $600 single supplement MEETING AND DEPARTURE POINT ​ Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport DATES ​ October 1 - 11, 2024 GROUP SIZE ​ 5 - 7 participants PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS ​ This tour is designed for intermediate to advanced birders and photographers. We consider the difficulty level to be moderate, with most of the birding being close to roadsides and trails with slight uphills and downhills. Expect early morning starts, but we will allow plenty of time for rest and relaxation at the lodges INCLUDED ​ Ten nights accommodation at 4 different eco-lodges, in-country transportation, professional guides, most meals (see not included below), water, and tips NOT INCLUDED ​ Flights, drinks and alcoholic drinks, three dinners in Mindo, trip insurance, souvenirs, and personal services (laundry, minibar expenses, phone calls, massages, etc.) WHAT TO BRING ​ A packing list will be provided for all trip participants ALTITUDE ​ Quito is located at 9,350 ft; 2,850 m above sea level). Highest elevations will be reached at Papallacta Pass (14,700 ft; 5400 m above sea level) on Day 3. Please consult with your doctor if you have medical conditions that may be exacerbated at high elevations. You may experience some minor irritations such as a slight headache and mild dizziness, but symptoms should disappear as we descend to lower elevations. You may consider taking Diamox (Acetazolamide) and/or Acetaminophen before traveling to higher elevations, but please consult your doctor. Eat a lighter meal before heading to higher altitude, stay well-hydrated, and try to avoid caffeine and alcohol SAFETY ​ Ecuador is generally a safe country to visit. However, it has recently been in the news due to increased gang-related activity near Guayaquil and several coastal cities. The US Department of State currently designates Ecuador as Level 2: Exercise increased caution. We have been actively communicating with Ecuadorian residents and friends currently living in Ecuador are confident that the areas we will visit on this trip remain safe. We continue to be vigilant regarding safety, as it is our utmost priority, and if at any point in time safety conditions change and we deem them to be unsafe in the areas we will travel to, we will cancel the trip immediately. Please read our cancelation policy on our Multi-day Trip Registration Page . ABBREVIATED ITINERARY Day 1 See Detailed Itinerary Here Book Now Meet group at Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport Transfer to Puembo Birding Garden Day 2 Chakana Condor Reserve Antisana Reserve Return to Puembo Birding Garden Day 3 Papallacta Pass Guango Lodge Transfer to Rio Quijos Eco-lodge Day 4 Birding Rio Quijos farms and forests Templo del Buho Reserve Return to Rio Quijos Eco-lodge View Full Trip PDF Day 5 Birding Rio Quijos farms and forests Vida del Kinde Reserve Return to Rio Quijos Eco-lodge Day 6 Cosanga and Guacamayos Ridge Transfer to Papallacta Hot Springs Stay at Hosteria Termas de Pampallacta Day 7 Yanacocha Reserve Balcon Tumpiki Stay at Casa de Alta Vista Day 8 Optional rest day in Mindo Birding at Tandayapa Lodge Birding at Bellavista Lodge Return to Casa de Alta Vista Day 9 Optional rest day in Mindo Recinto 23 de Junio (Umbrellabird) Milpe Bird Reserve Return to Casa de Alta Vista Day 10 Paz de las Aves (Pittas) Maraksasha Bird Reserve Transfer to hotel near airport Day 11 Breakfast at hotel Transfer to airport Departure Book Now Please note that this itinerary cannot be 100% guaranteed, as it is only a rough guide and can be changed due to factors such as availability of accommodation, updated information on the state of accommodation, roads, or birding sites, the discretion of the guides and other factors.

BIRDING MAN ADVENTURES ENCUENTRA TU SALVAJE BOOK NOW Brindamos recorridos personalizados guiados por naturalistas que maximizan la oportunidad de observar la vida silvestre de Colorado durante todo el año. Nuestras aventuras únicas están diseñadas para ofrecer encuentros íntimos con la naturaleza mientras apoyan los esfuerzos de conservación de la vida silvestre en todo el mundo. Lee mas Comprometidos con la Conservación Birding Man Adventures ha anhelado ver una mayor conexión entre el turismo y la conservación. Identificamos las entidades públicas y privadas que más se benefician del turismo de naturaleza y las apoyamos económicamente. Lee mas Lo que nos distingue Guía experto local Conoce a Ryan Aventuras personalizadas Excursiones Conservación impactante Hacer una diferencia "Whether you're a seasoned birder looking to up your game, or just looking to get into the birding hobby, Ryan will leave you feeling thoroughly satisfied. Even being a regular at Colorado parks, I still was taken to areas I would never have found on my own. While birding was the main focus, other wildlife, plant life, geology, and local history knowledge were part of this amazing tour." ​ Zachary W. - Denver, CO Alexa Young, CA “Ryan tenía un profundo conocimiento del terreno montañoso, las aves, los mamíferos y las plantas. Proporcionó oportunidades para ver venados, alces, águilas, halcones, urracas y colibríes. No puedes equivocarte reservando con Ryan.” — Nephiteria G., Austin, TX “Ryan es carismático, divertido y extremadamente conocedor de la flora y la fauna de las llanuras y las Montañas Rocosas. Realmente fue una experiencia increíblemente hermosa”. — Kim C., Palm Coast, Florida “Al final, conservaremos solo lo que amamos; amaremos solo lo que entendemos y entenderemos solo lo que se nos enseñe”. - Baba Dioum Home: Testimonials

Couple's Nature Therapy A Half-day Private Nature Tour for Couples Book This Tour About Looking for a fun, romantic outing that gets you and your partner back to nature? This tour will take you to one of our favorite natural areas near Denver and will get you off the beaten path to experience Colorado like a local. Lose yourself in one of the front range's most beautiful sandstone landscapes - the fountain formation - and learn about the area's geology, flora, fauna, and natural history. Along the way we'll keep an eye out for wildlife like bighorn sheep, mule deer, and elk. While enjoying a 1-4 mile hike (this distance can be customized to your liking), we'll search for birds like Golden Eagle, Bald Eagle, Northern Harrier, Prairie Falcon, Merlin, Northern Shrike, Woodhouse's Scrub Jay, Canyon Wren, Townsend's Solitaire, and Spotted Towhee. A picnic charcuterie board is included to enhance this unique, romantic experience* and we will give you time alone together. Unless arranged otherwise, alcohol is not provided, but feel free to bring your own wine or beer. *In the winter, during inclement weather, we may need to find a place to eat indoors. In this case, feel free to purchase drinks from the establishment. Duration 1 pm - 6 pm Meeting Point Hotel pickup and drop off available within most Denver and Boulder metro locations. If outside of pickup radius, contact us to arrange convenient meeting location ​ Skill Level Beginner to Advanced ​ Group Size 2 participants ​ What's Included Private door to door transportation, professional guide, charcuterie board, water, binoculars, spotting scope, fees and permits ​ Price $300 per group What People are Saying Trip Advisor Book This Tour TESTIMONIALS This tour is a MUST DO! Ryan is such an accommodating and salt of the earth kind of human. He did not disappoint! We hiked out to an amazing vista with breathtaking views all around for a wonderful picnic, stopping to appreciate the abundance of wildlife the Rocky Mountains has to offer along the way. This is hands down the best guided tour our family has ever been on. Ryan’s personality, charisma and abundant kindness made it feel as though we were all family. ​ -Matt N., New Hampshire

Can I cancel my tour? Yes, as long as we are notified at least 48 hours prior to the tour.​ Can I bring my dog? As much as we love dogs, we unfortunately cannot accommodate your furry friends on our tours. ​ Do all tours include lunch? Our half-day tours do not include lunch. For full-day tours, we provide water, coffee, sandwiches, fruit, and chips. Please notify us if you have any dietary restrictions or preferences.​ How physically challenging will the tour be? Most tours offer easy to moderate hiking. Our backpacking trips can be easy, moderate, or strenuous, depending on customer preference. How long does the typical tour last? 8 - 9 hours. When and where do we meet? If you are within the Denver Metro Area, we will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel. Otherwise, we can meet at Union Station in downtown Denver. What should I bring with me? We recommend wearing sunscreen and bringing a pair of sunglasses. Don't forget your binoculars and camera, although we can supply binoculars if you don't have them. Extra snacks and a water bottle are a good idea too. What if the weather is really bad? We generally proceed with tours unless the weather is extreme (i.e. lightning, frigid cold, hazardous road conditions). If a trip needs to be canceled because it is deemed unsafe, we will notify you as soon as possible and fully refund your payment (less any non-refundable costs that we may have already incurred). What do you provide? We can provide binoculars, snowshoes and/or spikes, hiking poles and for backpacking trips, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, and backpack. What should I wear? We recommend layers to be prepared for a wide variety of weather. A​ rain jacket, sun hat, wool hat and gloves (in winter), and close-toed sturdy shoes are always a good idea. What are your COVID-19 policies? Do I have to wear a mask while on the tour? We follow state health guidelines. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is no longer requiring that masks be worn on tours. Of course, you are welcome to wear a mask if you feel safest doing so.

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Beak and Talon Find Eagles, Hawks, and Owls Along the Front Range Book This Tour About Spend the day searching for and photographing birds of prey along Colorado's front range with naturalist guide Dr. Ryan Dibala. Learn key field marks to differentiate North American raptors and search for target species like Bald Eagle , Golden Eagle , Ferruginous Hawk , Northern Harrier , Prairie Falcon , Rough-legged Hawk , Eastern Screech Owl , Northern Pygmy Owl , and Great Horned Owl . Test your identification skills in the field, practice photography, and take a deep dive into the fascinating ecology of these iconic predators. ​ Duration 7 am - 3 pm ​ Meeting Point For private tours, hotel pickup and drop off is available within most Denver and Boulder metro locations. If outside of pickup radius, contact us to arrange convenient meeting location. Public tour participants will meet us at Union Station, downtown Denver. ​ Skill Level Beginner to Advanced ​ Group Size 1-4 guests (private) 3-8 guests (public) ​ What's Included Transportation, professional guide, lunch (vegetarian and vegan options available upon request), snacks, water, binoculars, spotting scope ​ Price $495 per group (private) $165 per person (public)* *Tour needs a minimum of 3 participants to run What People are Saying Trip Advisor Book This Tour TESTIMONIALS This tour is a MUST DO! Ryan is such an accommodating and salt of the earth kind of human. He did not disappoint! We hiked out to an amazing vista with breathtaking views all around for a wonderful picnic, stopping to appreciate the abundance of wildlife the Rocky Mountains has to offer along the way. This is hands down the best guided tour our family has ever been on. Ryan’s personality, charisma and abundant kindness made it feel as though we were all family. ​ -Matt N., New Hampshire

RESERVA TU AVENTURA Half-Day Tours Half-Day Tours Half-Day Tours Bighorns and Birds $300 per group Private tour searching for Colorado's state mammal and foothills birds Learn More Couple's Nature Therapy $300 per group Private nature tour for couples. Romantic charcuterie board included Learn More High Country Hike and Hot Spring Soak $150 per person* Public tour with guided nature hike to a glacier, lunch, and a soak in a hot spring Learn More Full-Day Tours Full-Day Tours Full-Day Tours Nature/Birding Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park $495 per group or $165 per person* Private or Public tour of Colorado's most famous National Park Learn More Pike's Peak and Garden of the Gods Private tour exploring the natural history and landscapes of Colorado Springs $525 per group Learn More Beak and Talon $495 per group or $165 per person* Private or Public birds of prey workshop with lunch Learn More Jeep Tour to Rocky Mountain National Park $495 per group Private jeep tour exploring Colorado's most famous National Park Learn More The Birds of Pawnee $495 per group Private tour exploring the largest protected short-grass prairie in the US Learn More Multi-Day Tours Multi-Day Tours Multi-Day Tours Mountain Chicken Chase Find all five of Colorado's mountain grouse on this 6-day expedition through mountain forests, sagebrush steppe, and alpine tundra. Learn More Northern Ecuador: Mountains of Magic Explore the magic of the Ecuadorian Andes, a region that offers what some have called the finest birding in South America. Hummingbirds, toucans, tanagers, and antpittas adorn this tour, replete with misty mountains, hot springs, and genuine interactions with locals Learn More Wildlife Photography in Costa Rica A leisurely paced tour for photographers with a focus on tropical nature. This 10-day tour will allow plenty of time for photography, nature observation, and relaxation More Soon Get Gift Certificates Here Don't see your preferred tour? Get in touch with us and we can design a customized tour for you. Get in Touch Birding Man Adventures 5510 W 80th Pl Arvada, CO 80003 +1 860-455-3224 ryan@gobirdingman.com First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting!

SOBRE NOSOTROS Birding Man Adventures ofrece excursiones inolvidables guiadas por naturalistas para acercarte un paso más a encontrar tu vida silvestre favorita de Colorado. Bighorn Sheep? ¿Moose? ¿Elk? ¿Ptarmigan de cola blanca? Brown-capped Rosy Finch? Sea lo que sea que esté buscando, maximizaremos sus oportunidades para encontrarlo. Adéntrese en las tierras salvajes de Colorado con espíritu de aventura y disfrute de la búsqueda de su especie objetivo. Puede esperar un servicio de primera clase y atención personalizada a lo largo de su recorrido, complementados con una atractiva presentación de información basada en la ciencia. En Birding Man Adventures, creemos de todo corazón que es nuestro deber proteger los recursos naturales para las generaciones futuras de humanos y vida silvestre. Nuestra misión es conectar íntimamente a las personas con la naturaleza de una manera que los inspire a apoyar los esfuerzos de conservación locales y globales de por vida. ​ Nuestro enfoque personalizado de la guía de la naturaleza crea un ambiente cómodo y relajado para compartir y aprender. Con un promedio de solo cuatro invitados por recorrido, cada salida brinda un servicio de primera clase y una atención personal personalizada que no tiene rival en la industria. Find Your Wild as Birding Man lo lleva a lugares que maximizarán sus oportunidades de observación de la vida silvestre. En el camino, aprenda sobre la historia, geografía, ecología, flora y fauna de Colorado. Ofrecemos clases magistrales de observación de aves y fotografía. ¿Quieres mejorar tus habilidades de identificación de aves rapaces? ¿Aves acuáticas? ¿Qué pasa con los gorriones? Regresa a casa como un mejor observador de aves. Regresa con una conexión redescubierta con la naturaleza. Safety and Security At Birding Man Adventures, safety and security is our top priority. In addition to doing all we can to keep you safe while you are on tour with us, we carry a $1 M general liability insurance as well as a $1.5 M commercial auto liability insurance.

Bighorns and Birds Search for Colorado's state mammal in the foothills of the Rockies Book This Tour About Spend half a day exploring a beautiful mountain canyon searching for bighorn sheep with naturalist Dr. Ryan Dibala. Along the way, you can find foothill birds like Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay, American Dipper, Townsend's Solitaire, Spotted Towhee, Common Merganser, Common Goldeneye, and Golden Eagle. This tour runs October - March only, as sightings of bighorn sheep become less reliable in the spring and summer. If you're looking for the perfect half-day wildlife tour outside these months, please give us a call and we can customize the perfect outing for you. Duration 7 am - 12 pm Meeting Point Hotel pickup and drop off available within most Denver metro locations. If outside of pickup radius, contact us to arrange convenient meeting location ​ Skill Level Beginner to Advanced ​ Group Size 1-4 guests ​ What's Included Private door to door transportation, professional guide, snacks, water, binoculars, spotting scope, fees and permits ​ Price $300 What People are Saying Trip Advisor Book This Tour TESTIMONIALS This tour is a MUST DO! Ryan is such an accommodating and salt of the earth kind of human. He did not disappoint! We hiked out to an amazing vista with breathtaking views all around for a wonderful picnic, stopping to appreciate the abundance of wildlife the Rocky Mountains has to offer along the way. This is hands down the best guided tour our family has ever been on. Ryan’s personality, charisma and abundant kindness made it feel as though we were all family. ​ -Matt N., New Hampshire

The Birds of Pawnee Bird Colorado's largest protected grassland Book This Tour About Colorado has more to offer than just mountains. In fact, about one third of Colorado's land area is shortgrass prairie. This rapidly disappearing ecosystem is best experienced in Pawnee National Grassland, a 193,000 acre expanse of protected open space in northeastern Colorado. Here we will search for some of Colorado's most iconic grassland bird species: Mountain Plover , Chestnut-collared and Thick-billed Longspurs , Long-billed Curlew , Cassin's , Grasshopper , and Brewer's Sparrows , Ferruginous and Swainson's Hawks , and the Colorado state bird, the Lark Bunting . A visit to Crow Valley will provide opportunities for migrant passerines.. ​ Duration 7 am - 5 pm ​ Meeting Point Hotel pickup and drop off available within most Denver and Boulder metro locations. If outside of pickup radius, contact us to arrange convenient meeting location ​ Skill Level Beginner to Advanced ​ Group Size 1-4 guests ​ What's Included Private door to door transportation, professional guide, lunch (vegetarian and vegan options available upon request), snacks, water, binoculars, spotting scope ​ Price $495 What People are Saying Trip Advisor Book This Tour TESTIMONIALS We highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in seeing birds in Colorado. Ryan researched where birds were being seen to plan a good route, picked us up at our hotel, took us to hotspots where we had some great opportunities to view and photograph birds (7 lifer species for us!), kept checklists , took photos, and packed a delicious, healthy lunch that we enjoyed midday. It was a great pleasure to spend two days of amazing birding with Ryan. We would definitely go birding with Ryan again, and would be interested in joining one of his upcoming birding trips, such as his Colorado Grouse Tour or Ecuador Tour. -Carol Ann G., California

TU GUÍA Ryan Dibala, Ph.D. - Birding Man - es un maestro naturalista certificado, educador y autor de varios artículos revisados por pares sobre ecología. Comenzó a observar aves hace dieciséis años cuando trabajaba como investigador de vida silvestre restaurando águilas calvas en el Parque Nacional Channel Islands. Enamorado de la vida silvestre, se mudó a Costa Rica, donde estudió la distribución de aves en los bosques nubosos de Tallamanca y luego se encontró en Ecuador, donde pasó dos años trabajando en proyectos de conservación como voluntario del Cuerpo de Paz. Ryan regresó a los Estados Unidos y recibió su Maestría en Biología de la Ball State University estudiando los patrones de asentamiento de las Reinitas Cerúleas. Consciente de la conexión crucial entre la conservación del hábitat y la supervivencia de las especies, Ryan trabajó más tarde como consultor de restauración forestal para una organización ambiental sin fines de lucro en Panamá. Esto lo llevó a tener la oportunidad de obtener su Ph.D. realizando investigaciones sobre agrosilvicultura en la Universidad de Missouri. Ryan ha enseñado biología de la conservación a estudiantes universitarios en Sudáfrica y la Patagonia chilena. Es un guía de travesía experimentado y habla español con fluidez. Su pasión de toda la vida se encuentra en la intersección de la educación, la ecología y el uso sostenible de la tierra. Vive con su esposa Angie y su perro Sushi en Arvada, Colorado. PUBLICACIONES ​ Dibala R., Jose S., Udawatta RP (2021) Silvopastura para la seguridad alimentaria en un clima cambiante. En: Udawatta RP, Jose S. (eds) Servicios Agroforestales y Ecosistémicos. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80060-4_8 ​ Dibala, R., José, S., Gold, M. et al. Comportamiento inicial de la morera roja (Morus rubra L.) bajo un ligero gradiente: ¿una alternativa forrajera ignorada?. Sistema Agroforestal (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10457-021-00699-3 ​ Dibala, R., José, S., Gold, M. et al. Efectos de la densidad de árboles sobre el suelo, la masa de forraje y el valor nutritivo del sotobosque Megathyrsus maximus en un silvopastoreo tropical estacionalmente seco en Panamá. Sistema Agroforestal 95, 741–753 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10457-021-00628-4 ​ Islam, K., Wagner, J., Dibala, R. et al. Respuesta de la Reinita Cerúlea (Setophaga cerulea ) a los cambios en la estructura del bosque en Indiana. Ornitología Neotropical 23, 355-341 (2012).

High Country Hike and Hot Spring Soak Immerse yourself fully in nature on this memorable adventure Book This Tour About Join naturalist Dr. Ryan Dibala on a guided hike through pristine spruce-fir forest and learn about subalpine ecology while looking for wildlife like Pine Marten, Snowshoe Hare, Red Squirrel, Clark’s Nutcracker , Canada Jay , Brown-capped Rosy Finch , and Pine Grosbeak . Although less than two miles round trip, this moderately challenging hike at high elevation will get your heart pumping and senses thriving. During your hike, enjoy a snack and a hot drink along with the amazing views. Head to a nearby historic mining town and grab lunch* followed by a soak in a nearby hot spring. Can you think of a better day in the mountains? We can't! *Tour price does not include lunch ​ Duration 7 am - 3 pm ​ Meeting Point Union Station, downtown Denver ​ Skill Level Beginner to Advanced ​ Group Size 3-8 guests ​ What's Included Transportation, professional guide, hiking poles, microspikes, snacks, water, binoculars, spotting scope, fees and entry to main hot spring pool ​ Price $150 per person* *tour needs a minimum of 3 participants to run What People are Saying Trip Advisor Book This Tour TESTIMONIALS This tour is a MUST DO! Ryan is such an accommodating and salt of the earth kind of human. He did not disappoint! We hiked out to an amazing vista with breathtaking views all around for a wonderful picnic, stopping to appreciate the abundance of wildlife the Rocky Mountains has to offer along the way. This is hands down the best guided tour our family has ever been on. Ryan’s personality, charisma and abundant kindness made it feel as though we were all family. ​ -Matt N., New Hampshire